Not only is any dollar given to Hamas' so-called charitable wing a dollar that can be diverted to terrorism, but donations to this and other groups also enhance their power and prestige, which in turn makes it easier for them to recruit terrorists.
Kyl discusses the risks of funding Hamas and its implications for terrorism.
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One of the things that we noticed in this endeavor is there is a great attitude among the military, among the Defense Department generally in being able to succeed at a mission.
Mr. Chairman, Representative Jacobs, the fact is that our current system has deteriorated and aged to the point that we wouldn't be confident in the deterrent value of it on out into the future.
The first thing we've got to do is have a conventional capability which is so dominant that no party would ever consider a nuclear attack against the United States.
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